Posted on: 16 June, 2020
Former Kolling Institute director Professor Rob Baxter received an Order of Australia medal in the Queen’s Birthday honour roll for his significant service to medical research, endocrinology and tertiary education.
Professor Baxter has more than 20 years experience in breast cancer research, with expertise in cell biology, endocrinology and metabolic regulation.
He has been a Professor in the Sydne.....
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Category: Awards
Posted on: 16 June, 2020
Key research into the treatment of osteoarthritis is set to be strengthened with the Kolling’s Professor David Hunter receiving a large NHMRC investigator grant.
The highly competitive grant was awarded to the Florance and Cope Chair of Rheumatology for a five-year project to transform treatment options and delivery of care for osteoarthritis.
Professor Hunter welcomed the grant, saying osteoarthri.....
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Category: Funding support
Posted on: 27 May, 2020
For many people with COVID-19, the first sign they had the virus was a loss in their sense of smell.
Now a team from the Kolling Institute and Royal North Shore Hospital will investigate the correlation between the virus and early symptoms.
Study lead Associate Professor Rory Clifton-Bligh said a loss of smell has emerged as a common symptom of COVID-19 infection, but the current data is relying on.....
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Category: Research Excellence
Posted on: 27 May, 2020
Kolling Institute researchers are a key part of a new Northern Sydney Local Health District COVID-19 Clinical Research Group.
All major specialist disciplines are represented in the group, taking advantage of the breadth of knowledge across the health campus.
Kolling researcher Associate Professor Clifton-Bligh said we formed the group because we saw a clear need to co-ordinate our clinical resear.....
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Category: Research Excellence
Posted on: 11 May, 2020
For many people with heart disease there’s an increased level of anxiety around the implications of COVID-19, but it’s hoped a new study led by Royal North Shore Hospital will guide future treatment and improve health outcomes.
Head of cardiology Professor Ravinay Bhindi has launched the AUS-COVID study, which will involve more than 800 patients in over 20 hospitals across Australia.
The Kolling I.....
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Category: Research Excellence
Posted on: 22 April, 2020
A world-first study by a team from the Kolling Institute may inform the future use of multiple medications by older people, minimising adverse impacts including frailty.
The longitudinal research is the first preclinical study to demonstrate that multiple medications can impair function in old age, and that stopping some can reduce harm.
Research lead, Professor Sarah Hilmer said until now there’s.....
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Category: Research Excellence
Posted on: 15 April, 2020
2020 is an important year for the Kolling Institute as it marks the 100 year anniversary of the research organisation.
As the longest-running medical research institute in New South Wales, the Kolling has a very rich history. Originally named the Institute of Pathological Research of NSW, the organisation was established in a cottage within the grounds of Royal North Shore Hospital in 1920.
Bioche.....
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Category: Research Excellence
Posted on: 07 April, 2020
For nearly three decades, the Kolling Institute Tumour Bank has been quietly and consistently building a large state resource.
It was established in 1992 with a small number of endocrine tumours. Today, it also has breast, colorectal and gynaecological tumour collections, as well as neurological and gastrointestinal samples.
The significance of the resource has been recognised in recent years, and.....
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Category: Research Excellence
Posted on: 06 April, 2020
Professor Mark Molloy’s ground-breaking bowel cancer research has received a boost, with the Cancer Council NSW awarding the Kolling Institute researcher a three-year $450,000 grant.
Professor Molloy has welcomed the funding, saying bowel cancer claims more lives each year than breast, prostate or skin cancer.
“It is now Australia’s second biggest cancer killer, with more than 300 Australians diagn.....
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Category: Funding support